Samaco launches the new Volkswagen CC crosses over to luxury class

Samaco, exclusive dealer of Volkswagen in Saudi Arabia, has launched the new Volkswagen CC in the Saudi market.

Samaco, exclusive dealer of Volkswagen in Saudi Arabia, has launched the new Volkswagen CC in the Saudi market.

The car that made its debut four years ago, it was the first four-door coupé of its kind in the mid-range sedan category. From this niche, a new segment quickly developed – to date, nearly 320,000 people around the globe have chosen the sedan with the stylish lines of a sports car. They are car drivers who love the charm of a coupé but also value space.

Commenting on the new Volkswagen CC, Philip Burrluck, Brand Manager of Volkswagen at Samaco said: “The new Volkswagen CC is a technically and visually updated version of the popular business vehicle. It is a model that combines German engineering and style, and is our most successful four-door coupé.”

The team led by Klaus Bischoff, Head of Design for the Volkswagen Brand, reworked the front and rear body sections of the Volkswagen CC. This has given the Volkswagen an even more elegant yet dynamic overall image. New alloy wheels and car colours complement other exterior modifications.

Front end. In front, the eye is draw to the new designs of the radiator grille, bi-xenon headlights and bonnet. Optional LED daytime running lights are integrated in the headlight housings. Even more than on the previous model, the entire area of the new front bumper, headlights and radiator grille exhibits clean lines that correspond 1:1 to Volkswagen ‘design DNA’ styling. This DNA is marked by such characteristics as an emphasis on horizontal lines and a concise harmony of the headlights and radiator grille. The latter is no longer designed as a separate V framed by elements in the body colour; rather it forms a visually continuous, charismatic band together with the headlights. Similar to the US-Passat and the Phaeton, the new Volkswagen CC also has an extra air intake beneath the body-coloured bumper. ‘Winglets’ are integrated in this intake with fog lights arranged next to them.

Despite its independent design, the front end makes a clear statement that the ‘comfort coupé’ belongs to a global brand. Like the previous model, the Volkswagen CC is also produced at Volkswagen’s plant in Emden, Germany; this state-of-the-art factory has direct access to an overseas port from which the four-door coupé can be shipped to all regions of the world within a few days.

Back to the car’s design:

Side profile. Although the frameless doors of the CC are unmodified, its side profile shows a new look too. Several factors are at work here: in front, the more powerful design of the bonnet – in interplay with the new bumper design – sharpens the car’s silhouette. Meanwhile, the much more distinctively sculpted side sills between the wheel housings stand out; they make a visual connection between the front and rear bumpers. At the rear, the bumper now has greater volume and transparency; together with the coupé-like styling of the C-pillars and the very long swept-back rear window, this generates a very special dynamic.

Rear section. As at the front of the car, designers also completely redesigned the rear bumper. This involved modifying the wrap-around chrome strip that is typical of the Volkswagen CC and of course the Volkswagen logo, which once again serves as the handle for opening the boot. In models with Rear Assist, a rear-view camera was also integrated in the Volkswagen logo as well. The entire rear section now shows more straight-line surfaces and a greater emphasis of horizontal lines.

Also fitting with this image is the new design of the rear lights; at their lower ends, the lights now finish with a horizontal sweep. In contrast to the previous model, the new rear lights have LED lighting elements that exhibit very quick response, economy and long life. The distinctive look of these lights makes the CC unmistakable from the rear, even at night. The license plate is illuminated with LED lighting, too.

Interior

The standard seating configuration of the Volkswagen CC includes five seating positions. In front, the car always comes with ergonomic sport seats designed for long trips. In the rear, a continuous bench seat (3 seats) is a standard feature. The interior exhibits a style that is as dynamic as it is elegant. The dashboard was already modified once last year; since then, the two storage drawers integrated above the centre console in the first generation CC were replaced by an analogue clock in the style of that in the Phaeton. Another new option is a brown interior; this includes the dashboard, which coordinates especially well with the also reconfigured wood accents and colours of the leather seats.

Standard features – uncompromising comfort and safety

Standard Volkswagen CC equipment has always included such features as dual tailpipes, 17-inch alloy wheels with mobility tyres, sport seats, various cupholders, chrome surrounds on switches and air vents, air conditioner, sport chassis, ‘Auto-hold’ function, hill start assistant, automatic control of running lights with ‘Leaving home’ and ‘Coming home’ functions, automatic boot opening from the interior, DCC dynamic chassis control (from 155 kW / 210 HP) and, of course, the ESP electronic stabilisation programme and 6 airbags. This range of features was considerably extended in the new model. Standard exterior features that were added include the already mentioned bi-xenon headlights, static cornering lights, headlight washing system, LED rear lights, LED license plate illumination and more prominent side sill flares. New interior features that are standard on all models: fatigue detection system, RCD 510 with a 6.5 inch colour touch screen, front head restraints with longitudinal ‘X adjustment’, stainless steel door sill plates and the multifunction leather steering wheel. As an option, the driver can now see which rear seat occupants are buckled up without having to look back – via the ‘seatbelt status indicator’ in the multifunction display of the instrument cluster. For even better dynamic performance and comfort in fast curves there is the XDS transverse differential lock (from 155 kW).